Jets QB Geno Smith punched out by teammate following dispute over $600

Updated 12:48 pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2015

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss six to 10 weeks after having his jaw broken following a fight with a teammate.

Click through the gallery to see where Smith ranks among the NFL's starting QBs.

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss six to 10 weeks after having his jaw broken following a fight with a teammate.

Click through the gallery to see where Smith ranks among the NFL's starting QBs.

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32. Johnny Manziel/Josh McCown, Browns

Let's face it, when your top quarterback options are fresh out of rehab (Johnny Manziel) or named Josh McCown, you're likely last on the list. No wonder Cleveland's stadium has been dubbed the "Factory of Sadness." less

32. Johnny Manziel/Josh McCown, BrownsLet's face it, when your top quarterback options are fresh out of rehab (Johnny Manziel) or named Josh McCown, you're likely last on the list. No wonder Cleveland's

He's a former Heisman Trophy winner, but will be under a white-hot spotlight on and off the field as a rookie.

31. Jameis Winston, BuccaneersHe's a former Heisman Trophy winner, but will be under a white-hot spotlight on and off the field as a rookie.

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30. Marcus Mariota, Titans

Last year's Heisman winner was taken second overall and figures to start over J.J. Watt's good friend Zach Mettenberger.

30. Marcus Mariota, TitansLast year's Heisman winner was taken second overall and figures to start over J.J. Watt's good friend Zach Mettenberger.

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29. Geno Smith, Jets

With 34 interceptions to 25 touchdown passes in two years, Smith isn't making anyone in New York forget Joe Namath ... or even Chad Pennington. Newly acquired Ryan Fitzpatrick should see his popularity in New York soar once the season starts. less

29. Geno Smith, JetsWith 34 interceptions to 25 touchdown passes in two years, Smith isn't making anyone in New York forget Joe Namath ... or even Chad Pennington. Newly acquired Ryan Fitzpatrick should see

Do you think Rex Ryan had it rough in New York with Geno Smith and Mark Sanchez as his starting QBs? His top two options in Buffalo are the journeyman Cassel and E.J. Manuel, a former first-round pick whose stock is dropping fast. Buffalo mostly has been a QB graveyard since Jim Kelly retired. less

28. Matt Cassel, BillsDo you think Rex Ryan had it rough in New York with Geno Smith and Mark Sanchez as his starting QBs? His top two options in Buffalo are the journeyman Cassel and E.J. Manuel, a former

Perhaps the former Baylor star was too good too soon. Thanks to injuries and ineffectiveness, he's hardly flashed anything resembling his rookie form the past two years, and his relationship with coach Jay Gruden has been rocky to say the least. less

27. Robert Griffin III, RedskinsPerhaps the former Baylor star was too good too soon. Thanks to injuries and ineffectiveness, he's hardly flashed anything resembling his rookie form the past two years, and

He started 13 games as a rookie, and predictably had his ups and downs. Bortles doesn't have too much help around him, but has some physical tools.

26. Blake Bortles, JaguarsHe started 13 games as a rookie, and predictably had his ups and downs. Bortles doesn't have too much help around him, but has some physical tools.

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25. Derek Carr, Raiders

Being a Raiders QB over the past 12 seasons has been the NFL equivalent of being on death row, but Carr may change that. He threw 21 TDs to 12 interceptions last year, but will need more help if he's to return the Raiders to relevance. less

25. Derek Carr, RaidersBeing a Raiders QB over the past 12 seasons has been the NFL equivalent of being on death row, but Carr may change that. He threw 21 TDs to 12 interceptions last year, but will need

Foles had a ridiculous 27-to-2 touchdown to interception ratio for the Eagles in 2013, but returned to earth last year. He was then traded to the Rams this month. The jury is out on whether the new scenery will be a boon after playing in Chip Kelly's QB friendly system. less

24. Nick Foles, RamsFoles had a ridiculous 27-to-2 touchdown to interception ratio for the Eagles in 2013, but returned to earth last year. He was then traded to the Rams this month. The jury is out on

He's missed 25 of 32 games - including all of alst season - to injury the past two years, but Chip Kelly still traded for him. He must know something nobody else does about a guy who's only won 18 of 39 starts and has a 79.3 career QB rating. less

23. Sam Bradford, EaglesHe's missed 25 of 32 games - including all of alst season - to injury the past two years, but Chip Kelly still traded for him. He must know something nobody else does about a guy who's

Mallett showed promise in his first start before suffering a season-ending injury. Hoyer, meanwhile, performed the NFL equivalent of walking on water by having the Browns in the playoff race last year before things cratered. Coach Bill O'Brien is familiar with both from their days in New England and is hoping one can carry out his offense to help the Texans take another step back toward the playoffs. less

22. Ryan Mallett/Brian Hoyer, TexansMallett showed promise in his first start before suffering a season-ending injury. Hoyer, meanwhile, performed the NFL equivalent of walking on water by having the Browns

He was thrown into the fire last season without suspended running back Adrian Peterson and great receiver targets, but still earned all-rookie honors. He figures to only get better in year two. less

21. Teddy Bridgewater, VikingsHe was thrown into the fire last season without suspended running back Adrian Peterson and great receiver targets, but still earned all-rookie honors. He figures to only get

Cutler doesn't exactly bring Bears fans out of their seats, but he has had his moments of competence in the past. A new coaching staff led by John Fox and offensive coordinator Adam Gase may get him back on track after the train wreck that was the Marc Trestman era in Chicago. less

20. Jay Cutler, BearsCutler doesn't exactly bring Bears fans out of their seats, but he has had his moments of competence in the past. A new coaching staff led by John Fox and offensive coordinator Adam Gase

The Texas A&M product has had moments where he looks like a star in the making, but just a 23-25 record as a starter. Tannehill needs to get Miami over the 8-8 hump and into the playoffs, post haste. less

19. Ryan Tannehill, DolphinsThe Texas A&M product has had moments where he looks like a star in the making, but just a 23-25 record as a starter. Tannehill needs to get Miami over the 8-8 hump and into the

The former first overall draft pick is pretty much the epitome of a game manager. That isn't a bad thing when he gets a team to the playoffs like he did in 2013, but the Chiefs regressed last year. That needs to change in year three for Smith and coach Andy Reid in Kansas City. less

18. Alex Smith, ChiefsThe former first overall draft pick is pretty much the epitome of a game manager. That isn't a bad thing when he gets a team to the playoffs like he did in 2013, but the Chiefs regressed

He took the 49ers to a Super Bowl and NFC Championship Game in his first two seasons, but went backward last year. If Kaepernick can master his multifaceted game, he could see his career go back on the upswing. less

17. Colin Kaepernick, 49ersHe took the 49ers to a Super Bowl and NFC Championship Game in his first two seasons, but went backward last year. If Kaepernick can master his multifaceted game, he could see his

He had the Cardinals near the top of the league last year before suffering a season-ending knee injury. If Palmer can get healthy and regain his 2014 form, that bodes well for Arizona in the rugged NFC West. less

16. Carson Palmer, CardinalsHe had the Cardinals near the top of the league last year before suffering a season-ending knee injury. If Palmer can get healthy and regain his 2014 form, that bodes well for

Newton has so many tantalizing skills, and has led Carolina to consecutive division titles. Given the wasteland the NFC South was last year, it's not out of the picture for his success to continue. less

15. Cam Newton, PanthersNewton has so many tantalizing skills, and has led Carolina to consecutive division titles. Given the wasteland the NFC South was last year, it's not out of the picture for his success

The Katy graduate has been just fine during the regular season, leading Cincinnati to the playoffs in each of his four seasons. But the postseason has been his bugaboo. The pressure is squarely on him to change those playoff fortunes. less

14. Andy Dalton, BengalsThe Katy graduate has been just fine during the regular season, leading Cincinnati to the playoffs in each of his four seasons. But the postseason has been his bugaboo. The pressure is

For as good as he looked in winning two Super Bowls, Manning has struggled in missing the playoffs three straight years. But with rookie phenom Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz to throw, things may be be on the upswing. less

13. Eli Manning, GiantsFor as good as he looked in winning two Super Bowls, Manning has struggled in missing the playoffs three straight years. But with rookie phenom Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz to

Ryan changed the Falcons' fortunes with four playoff appearances in his first five seasons, but Atlanta has struggled mightily the past two years. He's still a top QB with elite targets in Julio Jones and Roddy White. less

12. Matt Ryan, FalconsRyan changed the Falcons' fortunes with four playoff appearances in his first five seasons, but Atlanta has struggled mightily the past two years. He's still a top QB with elite targets

A fiery field general with a big arm, Rivers has seen his team underachieve in recent years. If things don't change this year, it could lead to his exit from San Diego, his home of the past 10 seasons. less

11. Philip Rivers, ChargersA fiery field general with a big arm, Rivers has seen his team underachieve in recent years. If things don't change this year, it could lead to his exit from San Diego, his home of

He's thrown for 4,000 yards each of the past four seasons, but Stafford still hasn't led the Lions to their first playoff win since 1991. The franchise invested major coin in him, so he won't be going anywhere anytime soon. less

10. Matthew Stafford, LionsHe's thrown for 4,000 yards each of the past four seasons, but Stafford still hasn't led the Lions to their first playoff win since 1991. The franchise invested major coin in him,

Flacco doesn't get enough credit for being one of the league's top QBs, but he quietly is. Baltimore has missed the playoffs just once in his seven seasons and he's won at least one playoff game in each postseason he's appeared in. less

9. Joe Flacco, RavensFlacco doesn't get enough credit for being one of the league's top QBs, but he quietly is. Baltimore has missed the playoffs just once in his seven seasons and he's won at least one

Big Ben is getting up there in age and has taken his fair share of hits, but he remains the pulse of the Steelers, whom he's led to three Super Bowls and two championships. Few QBs have been better at improvising when the pocket breaks down. less

8. Ben Roethlisberger, SteelersBig Ben is getting up there in age and has taken his fair share of hits, but he remains the pulse of the Steelers, whom he's led to three Super Bowls and two championships. Few

Romo has taken his shots from critics over the years, but he played at an MVP level last year. It'll be interesting to see how his game adjusts to the loss of running back DeMarco Murray, who led the NFL in rushing last year. less

7. Tony Romo, CowboysRomo has taken his shots from critics over the years, but he played at an MVP level last year. It'll be interesting to see how his game adjusts to the loss of running back DeMarco Murray,

Brees has been underestimated by some over the years, but he's put up big numbers in leading a prolific Saints offense. He also helped change the culture of a franchise that was among the NFL's laughingstocks. less

6. Drew Brees, SaintsBrees has been underestimated by some over the years, but he's put up big numbers in leading a prolific Saints offense. He also helped change the culture of a franchise that was among the

Whether he's the product of an effective Seahawks system or a great signal-caller, Wilson gets results. That includes three playoff trips in as many seasons, two Super Bowls and one championship. His intangibles put him a cut above most QBs. less

5. Russell Wilson, SeahawksWhether he's the product of an effective Seahawks system or a great signal-caller, Wilson gets results. That includes three playoff trips in as many seasons, two Super Bowls and one

He clearly wasn't his usual self in last year's playoffs, but an aging Manning is still better than the vast majority of QBs. Few signal-callers have made the players around him better than old No. 18. less

4. Peyton Manning, BroncosHe clearly wasn't his usual self in last year's playoffs, but an aging Manning is still better than the vast majority of QBs. Few signal-callers have made the players around him

The Stratford graduate will be a burr in opponents' sides for years to come. He's already a star three years into his career and the Colts gave him more weapons this offseason by signing Andre Johnson and Frank Gore. Indianapolis has been a spoiled franchise with Peyton Manning or Luck taking the snaps the past 17 seasons. less

3. Andrew Luck, ColtsThe Stratford graduate will be a burr in opponents' sides for years to come. He's already a star three years into his career and the Colts gave him more weapons this offseason by signing

He's never had the best receivers or supporting cast, but Brady just wins with whatever he has. His heroics in this year's Super Bowl show he still has plenty left in the tank.

2. Tom Brady, PatriotsHe's never had the best receivers or supporting cast, but Brady just wins with whatever he has. His heroics in this year's Super Bowl show he still has plenty left in the tank.

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1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers

The reigning MVP is the standard for current NFL quarterback play. He posted a 112.2 QB rating last year and hasn't missed the playoffs since his first year as a starter in 2008. After Green Bay's NFC Championship Game collapse last season, look for an even more determined Rodgers next season. less

1. Aaron Rodgers, PackersThe reigning MVP is the standard for current NFL quarterback play. He posted a 112.2 QB rating last year and hasn't missed the playoffs since his first year as a starter in 2008.

Jets QB Geno Smith punched out by teammate following dispute over $600

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Dysfunction and the New York Jets have seemed to go hand in hand over the years.

Things got dysfunctional a litte early in 2015.

Jets quarterback Geno Smith will be out six to 10 weeks with a broken jaw after being punched out Tuesday by linebacker I.K. Enemkpali in a locker-room fight.

The Jets promptly released Enemkpali, a Pflugerville native who played college football at Louisiana Tech. He was drafted by the Jets in the sixth round last year and was scheduled to make $510,000 this season.

"It's something we don't tolerate," Bowles told the New York Post. It's something we can't stand. You don't walk up to another man and punch him in the face."

Speaking to reporters, Bowles used terms such as "cold-cocked" and "sucker-punched" to describe the incident. Bowles said the incident was not football-related.

ESPN reported that the altercation centered around a dispute over $600. According to the report, Smith accepted a $600 plane ticket from Enemkpali to appear at the latter's football camp in Pflugerville. Smith did not show up at the camp after a close friend died in a motorcycle accident in Miami.

After Smith's no-show, Enemkpali demanded he be refunded the $600. Smith reportedly told him he would, but hadn't done so as of Tuesday and Enkempali confronted him about it, leading to the punch.

Enemkpali released a statement Tuesday afternoon apologizing for his actions.

"I apologize to the Jets organization, coaches, teammates and fans," Enemkpali said. "Geno and I let our frustration get the best of us, but I should have just walked away from the situation. I deeply regret and apologize for my actions. It was never my intention to harm anyone. I appreciate the opportunity I had with the Jets."

In two seasons as the Jets' starting QB, Smith has a 11-18 record, throwing for 4,471 yards and 25 touchdowns to 34 interceptions.

With Smith out, former Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was traded by Houston during the offseason, will become the Jets' starting QB.

This was not Enemkpali's first brush with off-field violence, ESPN reported. At 19, he punched an off-duty cop who was working security during a bar fight while he was at Louisiana Tech.

He was arrested and charged with battery on a police officer and disturbing the peace, per court records. The charge was amended to simple battery and he received a suspended sentence and 13 months probation. He also was ordered to perform 32 hours of community service and to complete an anger management course.